How to return the calendar widget to the Xiaomi desktop: all working methods

After updating MIUI or resetting many users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO They are faced with the disappearance of the usual calendar widget from the desktop, and the problem is relevant for both flagship models (Xiaomi 14, 13T Pro, and budget (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5). This is due to policy changes MIUI, where the standard calendar widget is often hidden or replaced by Google Calendar.

In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to return a calendar, from basic settings to circumventing system constraints. MIUI 14, where the algorithm for adding widgets has changed, and consider alternative solutions for cases where the standard widget is fundamentally unavailable.

If you use Xiaomi with HyperOS shell (new 2026 models), some methods may not work – we will warn you about this in advance, POCO X3) We will give individual instructions taking into account the features of their firmware.

Why did the Xiaomi desktop calendar disappear?

The reasons for the disappearance of the calendar widget are several, and they depend on the version. MIUI And the most common scenarios are the smartphone models:

🔹 Update MIUI. After installing a new version of the shell (for example, with the MIUI 12 on MIUI 14) the system can automatically remove "outdated" widgets, including calendars, due to the optimization of the interface and promotion of Google services.

🔹 Resetting. When you return to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting) all widgets are removed from the desktop. Calendar is no exception.

🔹 HyperOS Limitations: New HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) The standard calendar widget can be removed from the system completely, and instead, you can use Google Calendar or third-party apps.

🔹 Conflict with topics. Setting custom themes from the topic → Online themes sometimes cause system widgets to fail.The calendar may "hide" or become unavailable for add-on.

🔹 Manual removal. The user could accidentally remove the widget swipe up (in the MIUI This is a gesture to remove from the desktop).

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (released after October 2023), the standard calendar widget is completely removed from the system and can only be returned via third-party apps or firmware rollbacks.

Method 1: Adding a standard widget through the widget menu

The easiest method is to return the calendar through the standard widget menu. MIUI 12-14, except for HyperOS models.

📌 Instructions:

1. Touch and hold the empty space on your desktop until the menu appears.
2. Select Widgets (or Widgets in English firmware).
3. Scroll down to the Tools or Systems section.
4. Find the calendar widget (the date icon) and drag it to your desktop.
5. Select the size of the widget (the options are usually available). 4×1, 4×2 or 5×2).

If the calendar widget is not listed, it's disabled or removed by the system, in which case move on to the next method.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure there is a free space on the desktop.

Turn off energy saving mode (can block widgets)

Restart your phone if the widget doesn’t show up-->

Method 2: Enabling the system calendar through settings

Sometimes the calendar widget is hidden because the Calendar system application is disabled, and to return it, you need to activate the application itself.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. In the list, find Calendar (or Calendar) and open its settings.
4. Click Enable if the application is disabled.
5. Return to your desktop and try adding the widget again (see Method 1).

🔹 If the Calendar app is not in the list:

• 📱 This may mean that it is removed from the firmware (relevant to HyperOS).
• 🔧 Try to install it. APK manual system calendar (see Method 4).
• 🔄 Alternatively, use Google Calendar (see Method 3).

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) The Calendar can be integrated into Mi-services, in which case the widget is added through the Mi-services menu. → Widgets.

Method 3: Using Google Calendar as an Alternative

If the standard widget MIUI It's not available, the best alternative is Google Calendar, which offers more features (account sync, reminders, integration with other services) and works consistently on all versions. MIUI hyperos.

📌 How to add a Google Calendar widget:

1. Install the Google Calendar app from the Play Market (unless preinstalled).
2. Touch and hold an empty space on your desktop → Widgets.
3. Find Google Calendar widgets (usually there are options for a month, week or day).
4. Drag the selected widget to the desktop and adjust its size.
5. Sign in to your Google account if necessary.

🔹 Benefits of Google Calendar:

• 🔄 Synchronization between devices (smartphone, tablet, PC).
• 🔔 Smart reminders with the ability to repeat.
• 🎨 Customizable design (event colors, display view).
• 🔗 Integration with Gmail, Google Meet and other services.

🔹 Deficiencies:

• 📶 Requires an Internet connection for synchronization.
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption on the background (due to background synchronization).

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To reduce battery consumption, open Settings → Accounts. → Google → Sync your account and turn off automatic sync for unnecessary data (e.g. Google Fit or Google Play Games).

Method 4: Installation APK System calendar (for experienced users)

If the standard calendar is removed from the firmware, it can be returned by installing the original APK-This method is suitable for users who are ready to work with the Xiaomi file system.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Download. APK System calendar for your version MIUI from a verified source (e.g. APKMirror). MIUI 12-13 is suitable for com.android.calendar version 12.x.x. For MIUI 14 needs a version file 14.x.x.

APK

Telegram

USB-cable

Conductor

Solid Explorer

Settings → Applications → Special access → Installation of unknown applications

Method 1

🔹 Risks of the method:

• ⚠️ Installation of the inappropriate version APK It can cause a malfunction of the calendar.
• ⚠️ On HyperOS devices, system applications may not run due to a modified architecture.
• ⚠️ After updating MIUI The calendar may disappear again.

Method 5: Reset the launcher settings (if no widget is added)

Sometimes the problem lies not in the calendar itself, but in the failures of the standard launcher. MIUI (In this case, resetting its settings helps.

📌 How to reset the launcher:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Launcher (or Launcher) in the list, MIUI Home).
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
4. Reboot the phone.

🔹 What happens after the discharge:

• 📱 All widgets and shortcuts from the desktop will be removed.
• 🔄 The standard theme will return.
• 🔧 Signs and animations will be reset to factory.

🔹 How to recover data after resetting:

• 📂 Widgets and labels will have to be added again.
• 🎨 The theme is restored through Settings → Topics.
• 🔧 Gestures are customized in Settings → Additionally. → Gestures.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices, a launcher reset may result in the loss of some features (e.g. dynamic wallpaper or animations). → The phone. → Backup.

Comparison of Calendar Recovery Methods

To choose the best method, compare all methods on key parameters:

🔹 Recommendations for the choice of method:

• 📱 For MIUI 12–14 (not HyperOS) first try Method 1 and Method 2.
• 🔧 If the calendar is removed from the system, use Method 4 (installation) APK) Method 3 (Google Calendar).
• 🔄 HyperOS only has Method 3 or Method 5 (launcher reset).

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On devices with HyperOS (Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70 and newer) standard calendar widget MIUI The only working options are Google Calendar or third-party apps.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you try to return a calendar, you often have a typical problem, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

🔹 Problem: Calendar widget doesn't appear in widget menu.

🔧 Decision:

• Check if the system application Calendar is enabled (see Method 2).
• Update your firmware to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
• Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) – they may have a widget.

🔹 Problem: Widget added but not updated date.

🔧 Decision:

• Check the date and time settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Date and time. Turn off Autodetermination, set the correct date manually, and turn on Autodetermination back.
• Clear the Calendar app cache in Settings → Annexes → Calendar → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• Reboot the phone.

🔹 Problem: After rebooting, the widget disappears.

🔧 Decision:

• Disable Battery Optimization for Calendar App (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Calendar → No restrictions).
• Try another launcher (such as Microsoft Launcher).
• Install the update MIUI — In new versions, this error is often corrected.

🔹 Problem: No method works on HyperOS.

🔧 Decision:

• Use Google Calendar or third-party apps (Business Calendar, DigiCal).
• Back on. MIUI 14 (if possible) if you have a model).
• Write in support of Xiaomi through Settings → The phone. → Review – sometimes they return the function for numerous requests.

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If the calendar widget is unstable, try turning off the power saving mode for system applications. → Battery. → Energy saving regime → Settings → System applications and add Calendar to exceptions.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions